It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gerry on May 23rd, 2020 at the age of 91 years “young”
Gerry passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family.
Gerry was born October 20th 1928, in Salem, Albert County, New Brunswick, son to Lee and Lucy Steeves, he was a very proud 8th generation Canadian.
Raised on a farm until the age of 18, he then joined the Royal Canadian Navy and became an electrical and electronics technician. This opened the door to his many interesting trips and jobs around the country, including Wheeler Airlines and also the DEW Line situated on Baffin Island where he was a radio technician. He loved to travel and in later years lived in Costa Rica where he helped his good friend rebuild a fishing resort. On moving back to Canada he became a 4th class Marine Engineer for BC Ferries and retired in 1993. Gerry loved, boating, fishing, camping and travelling home to
New Brunswick. He was never too busy to help a friend, and loved socializing, playing cards and going out dancing. Gerry was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humour, who loved life. He could usually be found in his shop, rebuilding or making something, or in his garden, which he was so proud of.
Gerry cared deeply for his family and always loved being big brother to his younger sister Dawn.
He will be truly and deeply missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
We are forever grateful and blessed to have had him with us for so long.
Until we meet again. Love you to the moon and back forever.
Gerry was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Antoniou, her husband Jim, and his sister Phyllis.
Missed by his wife Dora, his sister Dawn (Vernal) son Douglas, daughters Judi and Debbie (Neil)
stepdaughter Sandra (Jeff) 4 grandchildren Maria (Brent) Jennifer (Steve) Nicole (Scott)
Tania (Jamie) his 12 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends from across Canada and Columbia.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Diabetics Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date.
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